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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.43, 780.44 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.43, 780.44 and 344.52 is: 475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.43 : 780.44 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.43/780.44 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.43x = 780.44 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.43x = 268,875.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,875.47/565.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.53

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